WAYNE NGAN(1937-2020) CANADIAN ART POTTERY 9 1/4" FOOTED PLATTER

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A LOVELY WAYNE NGAN CANADIAN ART POTTERY FOUR FOOTED PLATTER.
ADDORNED WITH WAYNE'S UNIQUE DECORATION IN RED AND GREEN ON A THICK CREAM GROUND.
IT MEASURES 9 1/4" X 9" X 1 1/4" TALL.
UNDAMAGED, A REAL FIND!
With his singular blend of technical mastery and experimental methodology, Wayne Ngan is widely recognized as one of Canada’s most renowned and celebrated ceramic artists.
Ngan’s prolific body of work spans over 60 years and reflects influences of both historical and contemporary modes of making. From the roots of traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pottery, Modernist painting, pre-Columbian and ancient Egyptian art, to many contemporary influences, Ngan drew inspiration from the past and his surroundings to create remarkable, transcendent works that hint at historical aesthetics but convey a voice that is uniquely his own.
In addition to his abundant and celebrated body of work, Ngan’s legacy also lies in the inspiration he provided to others through teaching, mentoring, and welcoming visitors to his Hornby Island studio and garden. Known as an avid storyteller, Ngan loved engaging with visitors and his ability to make meaningful connections with others was – along with his lifelong dedication to integrating his life with his art practice – one of his most enduring traits.
Ngan was born in Guangdong, China in 1937 and immigrated to Canada in 1952. Upon arrival, not knowing the language and with an ill-equipped caregiver, he bore many struggles in his new country, including enduring racism which was even more prevalent in the 1950s. It was due to his extraordinary ability to meet and connect with people that he was able to persist through this time.
In 1958, Ngan began studying at the Vancouver School of Art. He supported himself with a part time job working night shifts at a shingle mill, and graduated with honours in 1963. The subsequent years saw a period of experimentation with painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture, and in 1965 a solo exhibition of these works marked the inaugural show at Bau-Xi Gallery, one of Canada’s longest-standing commercial art galleries. A major milestone in Ngan’s career and life shortly followed in 1967 when he moved from Vancouver to Hornby Island and his desire to integrate art and life flourished.
In 2004, Ngan dismantled the Sung wood-fired kiln which allowed for a larger space to continue his painting and sculpture practice. His later years saw a seasonal rhythm to his practice, where he would paint and create sculptures in Guangzhou, China over the winter, return to pottery in the spring, and spend time with visitors at his Hornby Island studio over the summer. Ngan received the British Columbia Creative Achievement Award of Distinction in 2013, and saw the appreciation for his practice grow with participation in the London Design Festival at Canada House, London, NADA Art Fair in Miami, the Dallas Art Fair, and his solo exhibitions at Nathalie Karg Gallery, New York and Marc Jancou, Geneva.
Wayne Ngan spent his final months together with his daughters Goya and Gailan and his grandchildren on Hornby Island. He passed away at his Hornby Island home on June 12, 2020.
Ngan left an indelible mark on the history of art in Canada, as well as on his many students and those he met and worked with throughout his life and career. Under the care of his daughters, Ngan’s estate carries on his legacy and ensures that his work continues to be exhibited and appreciated both nationally and internationally. His Hornby Island studio will continue to welcome visitors during the summer.
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